dissolute

Meanings

• adjective

  Living in a way that disregards social norms and moral values; immoral or debauched.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

debauched , dissipated , hedonic , lascivious , lewd , libidinous , profligate , wanton

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dissolute
resolute , absolute , jubilee , infatuate

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Variants

List of all variants of dissolute that leads to same result
dissolute , dissolutely , dissoluteness , dissolutenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'disolvere', meaning 'to loosen, to dissolve'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dissolute' was commonly used in the 18th and 19th centuries to describe the excesses of the aristocracy.

2. In chemistry, the term 'dissolute' is used to describe a substance that is evenly distributed in a solution.

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Related Concepts

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1. debauchery: Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, often to the point of moral corruption.

2. immorality: Behavior that goes against moral principles and social norms.

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Culture

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The term 'dissolute' has been used extensively in literature to depict characters who are morally corrupt or live a debauched lifestyle. In art, it can refer to a style that is characterized by a lack of restraint or adherence to rules.

How to Memorize "dissolute"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who disregards social norms and lives a life of excess and indulgence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dissolute' with words like 'debauchery', 'immoral', and 'excessive'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'disolvere' and associating it with the meaning 'to live without restraint'.

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